Study Guide

Objective

The student
-are able to identify various types of oral diseases
-interprets the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
-master the different methods of oral self-care
-are aware of the influence of food components on oral health

Content

Oral diseases: caries, periodontal diseases, changes in oral mucosa
Connection between oral health and general health
Methods of oral self-care
Nutrition and oral health

Location and time

In Moodle and Zoom during autumn 2022

Materials

Current materials in Moodle given by lecturer
Therapia Odontologica

Teaching methods

Online course in Moodle.
Independent study.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Exam in Moodle 7th of October (1. renewal 21st of October, 2. renewal 7th of November)

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

3 op = 81 h
Kurssi sisältää kolme aihealuetta kukin noin 1 op laajuisena.
Itsenäistä työskentelyä Moodle-työtilan tehtävänantojen mukaisesti.

Content scheduling

Sisällön jaksotus:
Osa 1: Suun infektiiviset sairaudet
Osa 2: Suun terveyden vaikutus yleisterveyteen
Osa 3: Suun terveyden ylläpito

Part 1. Oral diseases
Part 2. Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
Part 3. Oral health care

Further information

The student confirms his/her participation in the course by being present at the beginning of the first lesson or by agreeing on it with the teacher in other ways.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved/Failed

Students:
-are familiar with oral diseases
-recognize the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
-are able to use the methods of preventive oral health care
-are aware of the influence of food components on oral health

Assessment methods and criteria

Accomplished/Failed

Accomplished assignments and exam.